WHITCOMBE Gerald

  • First Name(s):
    Gerald 
  • Surname:
    WHITCOMBE
  • Service Number:
    PJX387615
  • Rank:

    Able Seaman

  • Conflict:
    WW2
  • Service:
    Navy
  • Naval Service:
    Royal Navy
  • Ship:
    HMS Janus
  • Former Units:
    None
  • Date of Death:
    23rd January 1944
  • Age At Death:
    19
  • Place of Death:
    Unknown
  • Place of Burial:
    Commemorated on Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 83, Column 3.
  • Place of Birth:
    Hanley Swan, Worcestershire
  • Home Town:
    Hanley Swan
  • Casualty's Relatives:

    Son of Albert Charles and Gladys Isabella Whitcombe, of Hanley Swan, Worcestershire

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WHITCOMBE Gerald Is Named On These Memorials

Hanley Castle St Mary’s Church

Further Information About WHITCOMBE Gerald

HMS Janus was taking part in the Anzio landing, Italy when she was struck by a German air launched bomb.  She suffered major damage and sank approximately 20 minutes later with the loss of 157 crew.

Gerald Whitcombe has no known grave, the photograph available shows his name on Portsmouth Naval Memorial.

The following information is courtesy and copyright of Paul Nanni, nephew of Gerald Whitcombe:
Paul’s mother Jean was Gerald’s younger sister. She was 9 years years old when Gerald was killed at the young age of just 19.

Gerald Whitcombe.
Photograph Courtesy & Copyright of Paul Nanni

Gerald Whitcombe in naval uniform.
Photograph Courtesy & Copyright of Paul Nanni

Photograph Courtesy & Copyright of Paul Nanni

Photograph Courtesy & Copyright of Paul Nanni

Gerald Whitcombe’s medals.
Photograph Courtesy & Copyright of Paul Nanni

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Credits: Researched by Brian Hill and Sandra Taylor.